Asthma patients are generally unable to engage in vigorous exercise, but not exercising can cause a decrease in the body's resistance and sometimes even worsen the condition. However, moderate exercise is possible for asthma patients when their condition is stable. So, is swimming beneficial for asthma?
Is swimming beneficial for asthma?
Swimming is beneficial for asthma.
During swimming, the cardiovascular and pulmonary function, especially lung capacity, can be exercised to a certain extent, effectively strengthening the patient's respiratory function, improving immune system and cold resistance, and helping to control asthma attacks.
When swimming, people are in a relatively humid environment, which helps improve breathing. Additionally, the breathing rhythm and exercise pace during swimming are moderate, and the body is in a lying position, which reduces pressure. Furthermore, swimming does not involve contact with dust, effectively avoiding antigen stimulation, making it very beneficial for asthma patients.
Can swimming treat asthma?
Swimming cannot cure asthma.
Swimming can improve the nervous system's regulation of body temperature and enhance the body's adaptability to low temperatures, thereby improving the body's disease resistance and effectively reducing asthma attacks. However, it does not have the ability to cure asthma.
Why does asthma attack after swimming?
Many swimming pools add a large amount of disinfectant during the disinfection process. Excessive disinfectant can produce a large amount of chlorine gas. Some asthma patients also have allergic rhinitis. During swimming, the chlorine gas stimulation can cause allergic rhinitis to flare up, further triggering asthma attacks.
Precautions for asthma patients swimming
Before swimming, it is important to inhale bronchodilator medication 10 minutes in advance, or take medication as prescribed by a doctor, to ensure safety during swimming.
During swimming, it is important to gradually increase the intensity of exercise. Suddenly increasing the amount of exercise can potentially trigger asthma.
The duration of swimming for asthma patients should be determined based on their condition. It is not advisable to swim for too long in a day, and it is best not to exceed one hour.
